*As of Jul 15, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions
It is currently Wednesday this afternoon in Richardson, TX, where the air feels noticeably heavy and the skies are restless. The current air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index pushes the feels-like temperature to 84F. This discomfort is driven by significant moisture in the air, with the relative humidity holding at 70% and the dew point sitting at 70F.
Conditions are further defined by strong winds, with speeds reaching 22 mph and gusts climbing to 38 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, contributing to a stifling atmosphere as the day progresses.
Forecast Outlook
Looking ahead, the high for today is near 90F, with temperatures expected to fall to around 87F in the afternoon. There is a slight chance of rain showers before 4pm, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later. The low for tonight is near 74F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 7pm, with mostly cloudy skies remaining in place.
Tomorrow brings similar warmth, with a high near 90F and a low near 75F. The sky will be partly sunny during the day, with a slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm. This will be followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day.
The low for tomorrow night is around 75F, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.